Vitamin C
Alternate Names : Ascorbic Acid
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Vitamin C Benefit
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Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, aids in many functions of the body, including the absorption of iron. Large doses of C do not usually cause toxicity because, as a water-soluble vitamin, it is simply excreted in the urine. People who tend to form kidney stones may find their condition aggravated by vitamin C supplementation or megadosing.
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Vitamin C Deficit
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A lack of vitamin C is usually found in malnourished older adults, leading to nutritional disease such as scurvy.
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Vitamin C Source
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Like most vitamins, vitamin C may be obtained in the recommended amount with a well-balanced diet, including some enriched or fortified foods.
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